noun
skulduggery
Skulduggery (noun) means a devious device or trick.
noun
1
A devious device or trick.
2
Dishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behaviour.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “skulduggery”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
An alteration of Scots sculduddery, sculdudrie (“adultery, unchaste behaviour; obscenity, lewdness”), of long-uncertain origin (probably a euphemism). Relation to skull is speculative at best and likely folk etymology. The American spelling skullduggery is in keeping with terms such as skillful and willful.
Rhymes for skulduggery
See all rhymes for skulduggery →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of skulduggery?
"skulduggery" (noun) means a devious device or trick.
What are the different meanings of skulduggery?
"skulduggery" has 2 main meanings: 1. A devious device or trick; 2. Dishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behaviour.